Secrets of Strixhaven looks like a sequel that actually levels up. Prepared creatures let you “store” spells for later, while Paradigm turns one cast into a free spell every turn. Add Mystical Archive reprints, five tuned precons, and meaningful land upgrades, and SOS feels like an instant Commander staple set.
Ben summarizes early TMNT previews, letting players assess themes early. He highlights Sneak, a ninjutsu-like ability and maps colors to Turtle themes: counters, artifacts, aristocrats, wheels, cheating, plus team-ups and utility.
Ben Guilfoyle previews Lorwyn Eclipsed: products (Play/Collector Boosters, Bundles, Draft Night, Prerelease), headline mechanics (Kindred, Evoke, transforming DFCs, Blight, Vivid), supporting tech (Persist, Convoke, Behold), Commander reprints and precons (Elementals, Blight), new fetchable duals, plus early chase cards for brewers.
Ben Guilfoyle explains how to play Forgetful Fish, a shared-deck, mono-blue mini-format from 1997 where players draw from one 80-card deck and race with ten Dandâns. Islands matter; stack battles and top-deck manipulation define play. He also goes over the Secret Lair version which tweaks lands, counters, and cantrips. Customization, variants, and upgrade tips abound.
Ben Guilfoyle explores the new Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic: The Gathering set by building his very own Commander Precons! One is themed around Earthbending, another around Avatar Aang and another around Lessons. It highlights new mechanics like Bending and returns to old mechanics like Experience counters and Allies!
Ben Guilfoyle explores the new Spider-Man Magic: The Gathering set by building his very own Commander Precons! One is themed around Spider-Man heroes and another around Norman Osborn villains. It highlights new mechanics like web-slinging and mayhem, and showcases key cards and synergies.
Ben shares his journey through the evolving world of Limited Magic, beginning with his first draft experience during Battle for Zendikar. From nostalgic roots to modern innovations, he outlines how Limited formats like Sealed, Draft, and their experimental offshoots offer deep gameplay through constraint, creativity, and adaptation.
Ben Guilfoyle is giving us another quick overview on what to expect from Magic: The Gathering's latest release: Edge of Eternities! Let's go over the best designs, rules changes and what this set means for Magic as a whole.
Ben Guilfoyle is giving us another quick overview on what to expect from Magic: The Gathering's latest release: FINAL FANTASY! Let's go over the best designs, rules changes and what this set means for Magic as a whole.
Dragons are spawning all over the plane of Tarkir! Good thing for us, our author Ben Guilfoyle is well-equipped to give us a quick overview on what to expect from Magic: The Gathering's latest release, Tarkir: Dragonstorm!
